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Wait and see for the effects of cold weather on plants

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Ubiquitous Burford holly came from Westview Cemetery

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Bountiful berries are borne by Burford hollies this year

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Yes, you can be allergic to bananas

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Beautiful irises grow in Georgia

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Helping a homeowner ‘beat the house’ with St. Augustine grass

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Ultrasonic repellers are ineffective to deter dogs

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Woody stems normal for Christmas cactus

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Proper planting prevents blowdown

How and when to protect your pipes from freezing

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Less is more: Pruning helps pomegranate bloom

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Contaminated manure harms garden plants

Ring in 2025 with style: Your guide to New Year’s Eve decorating

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Proper spacing is important for good holly berry production

Atlanta blogger/design consultant takes rooms from imagination to reality

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6 Christmas tree ideas for small spaces

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Artificial or real trees: Which is better for the environment?

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Home & Garden

Wait and see for the effects of cold weather on plants

Ubiquitous Burford holly came from Westview Cemetery

Bountiful berries are borne by Burford hollies this year

Yes, you can be allergic to bananas

Beautiful irises grow in Georgia

Helping a homeowner ‘beat the house’ with St. Augustine grass

Ultrasonic repellers are ineffective to deter dogs

Woody stems normal for Christmas cactus

Proper planting prevents blowdown

How and when to protect your pipes from freezing

How Nurse Next Door can help health care workers buy a home

Less is more: Pruning helps pomegranate bloom

Contaminated manure harms garden plants

Ring in 2025 with style: Your guide to New Year’s Eve decorating

Proper spacing is important for good holly berry production

Atlanta blogger/design consultant takes rooms from imagination to reality

Don’t make hellebores too happy

6 Christmas tree ideas for small spaces

Artificial or real trees: Which is better for the environment?

Stiltgrass has an Achilles’ heel